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Review: Hallé Orchestra @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
11:52am Monday 13th October 2008
The Bridgewater Hall deserves a pat on the back after upholding Manchester’s proud Mahler tradition with two fine concerts in a week.
Comments (0)Review: Steve Coogan @ King George's Hall, Blackburn
1:55pm Monday 13th October 2008
AFTER 10 years away from live performances, Steve Coogan is back.
Interview: Ray Jackson of The Gathering
2:10pm Friday 10th October 2008
A folk rock super group who made their debut in Lancashire are returning to the area with an ever-growing fan base. We spoke to singer Ray Jackson.
Interview: Ade Aslam of U2UK
2:10pm Friday 10th October 2008
FOR the last seven years, U2UK have been capturing the spirit of arguably the world’s biggest band with their own tribute show.
Review: James Blunt @ Arena, Manchester
1:40pm Thursday 9th October 2008
JAMES Blunt could be excused for feeling a little out of place at one of his concerts because they must be the only place where people don't criticise him.
Review: Budapest Festival Orchestra @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
10:37am Wednesday 8th October 2008
If Monday night’s poor turn out at the Bridgewater Hall was anything to go by the Budapest Festival Orchestra must be the best kept secret in classical music.
Interview: Walter Trout
1:50pm Friday 3rd October 2008
When it comes to the guitar, few people have mastered the instrument like Walter Trout. We spoke to him as he prepared for a date in Blackburn.
Interview: Danny Jones of Outsider
2:38pm Friday 3rd October 2008
EAST Lancashire indie rockers Outsider are performing a rare homecoming gig at Darwen Library Theatre next weekend.
Interview: Thijs Van Leer of Focus
2:15pm Friday 3rd October 2008
FOCUS have been making music their way for nearly 40 years and now, along with Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash and Tony McPhee’s Groundhogs, they form part of a triple bill which should delight rock fans.
Review: Dara O'Briain @ Guild Hall, Preston
4:12pm Monday 6th October 2008
THE word hysterical is grossly over-used (I once heard it used to describe the Chuckle Brothers which is surely a case in point).
Online gamers are ready for battle
9:54am Thursday 2nd October 2008
Most massively multiplayer online role-playing games are about conflict: fantastic clashes between warriors, wizards, aliens, orcs and elves.
Pure *Xbox 360 *£39.99
10:26am Tuesday 30th September 2008
In a gridlocked, over-populated genre, Pure takes you to the highest peak of the great outdoors, screams “This is different!” and then throws you off the mountain.
NHL 2K9 *Xbox 360 *£39.99
10:27am Tuesday 30th September 2008
Coming hot on the heels of this month’s release of EA’s brilliant NHL 09, 2K9 was always going to have its work cut out to match or even surpass the on-ice achievements of its competitor.
My Pet Hotel 2 *Nintendo DS *£29.99
10:28am Tuesday 30th September 2008
If you or your children are animal lovers, you won’t fail to find a furry friend that tickles your fancy here.
Family Trainer: Outdoor Challenge *Wii *£49.99
10:25am Tuesday 30th September 2008
We all know the science behind what a bit of Wii Fit can do for your weight and yoga performance, but the Wii is all about fun while Family Trainer looks to get everyone involved in the fitness thing with a dance-mat style peripheral and some crazy sports to tackle.
Tim Stockdale’s Riding Star *Nintendo DS *£29.99
10:28am Tuesday 30th September 2008
After two decades in the equestrian world, Tim Stockdale could tell you a thing or two about horse-riding, but is virtual equestrianism a one jump too far for the British legend?
Interview: Robbie Williams tribute act JK
9:04am Tuesday 30th September 2008
IMAGINE living your life as someone else, someone famous, someone who is known as one of the biggest male solo artist of today.
Review: The Moody Blues @ Apollo, Manchester
12:03am Thursday 25th September 2008
With the minimum of fuss The Moody Blues began their concert with ‘Lovely To See You’, and it certainly was. A great band, playing great music to a great crowd.
Bamber Bridge: The Poachers
12:55pm Wednesday 24th September 2008
You get what you pay for? Never has a saying rung more true than at The Poachers, Bamber Bridge.
Interview: Ray Lowry
3:50pm Tuesday 23rd September 2008
FOR the past 30 years, one of Britain’s greatest rock cartoonists, Ray Lowry, has led a quiet existence in his small Lancashire home — far away from his previous life in the star-studded limelight.
Review: Romeo and Juliet @ Alkincoats Park, Colne
2:10pm Monday 22nd September 2008
CROWDS in Colne were captivated when the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet came to life in the town’s Alkincoats Park.
Garstang: Th’Owd Tithe Barn
7:03pm Friday 19th September 2008
Full of atmosphere and character, Th’Owd Tithe Barn, Church Street, Garstang, dates back to 1710.
Interview: Paul Birchall of Combination Head
12:13pm Friday 19th September 2008
Paul Birchall has travelled the world with M People. But he’s just as happy to be coming to Darwen Library Theatre next week to play the music he loves.
Review: Marc Almond @ King George's Hall, Blackburn
10:34am Monday 15th September 2008
SHOWMANSHIP is an art form and one man who has perfected the craft delighted the audience at King George’s Hall.
Interview: Peter Riley of Swing Commanders
4:31pm Monday 15th September 2008
FRIENDS warned East Lancashire band The Swing Commanders that taking their western swing music to Texas was a little like trying to sell ice cream to Eskimos.
Interview: Billy Ocean
11:16am Friday 12th September 2008
We speak to Billy Ocean — the biggest black recording star Britain has ever produced — who is coming to Blackpool and Bolton.
Interview: Joe Brown
11:12am Friday 12th September 2008
As he prepares to celebrate 50 years in rock and roll with a major tour calling at Blackpool and Manchester, Joe Brown tells us that making music has lost none of its allure.
Interview: Liam Fray of The Courteeners
11:19am Friday 12th September 2008
THE hair, the simian swagger, the cocksure attitude and even his first name. Oh, and he’s from Manchester too. We speak to The Courteeners' frontman Liam Fray ahead of shows in Preston and Manchester.
Interview: Kirk Brandon of Spear of Destiny
3:44pm Friday 12th September 2008
Spear of Destiny are coming to Darwen as part of the band’s Singles Tour. We spoke to frontman Kirk Brandon.
Interview: Charlie Landsborough
3:41pm Friday 12th September 2008
Charlie Landsborough came to singing relatively late in his career and has built up a devoted fan base. Before he comes to Blackburn he spoke to us.
National News
New penalties for cannabis users
Updated 5:31pm Monday 13th October 2008
Cannabis users will face new penalties when the drug is upgraded to class B from January next year, the Home Secretary said.
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Garstang: Th’Owd Tithe Barn
Full of atmosphere and character, Th’Owd Tithe Barn, Church Street, Garstang, dates back to 1710.
Preston: Anderton Arms
The Ember Inns company prides itself on creating a friendly, relaxing atmosphere for adults, and that’s exactly what you get at the Anderton Arms pub in Fulwood.
My Pet Hotel 2 *Nintendo DS *£29.99
If you or your children are animal lovers, you won’t fail to find a furry friend that tickles your fancy here.
Review: Album - Katy Perry - One of the Boys
SHE’S been number one in the singles chart, had reams written about her and now it’s time for the album.
Review: Marc Almond @ King George's Hall, Blackburn
SHOWMANSHIP is an art form and one man who has perfected the craft delighted the audience at King George’s Hall.
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